Isolated Neutron Stars

S. Popov

Sternberg Astronomical Institute, Moscow, Russia

Abstract

Several aspects related to astrophysics of isolated neutron stars are discussed.
We start with an introduction into the “new zoo” of young isolated neutron
stars. In addition to classical radio pulsars, now we know several species (soft
gamma-ray repeators, anomalous X-ray pulsars, central compact objects in
supernova remnants, close-by cooling neutron stars - aka “Magniﬁcent seven”, -
RRATs, and some others). All these types are brieﬂy discussed. In the second
lecture a description of magneto-rotational evolution of neutron stars is given.
Finally, in the third lecture we discuss population synthesis of isolated
neutron stars. In some details we discuss population synthesis of young isolated
radio pulsars and young close-by cooling neutron stars.

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